Quick Hot Oatmeal
Most oatmeal recipes call for using water. However, you can always substitute milk for a power breakfast with more protein and more calcium. If you are in a rush in the morning, feel free to use the microwave!
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 1
1/2 cup cooked oats, dry
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
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1. Pour the oats into a microwave-safe bowl.
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2. Add milk and vanilla extract.
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3. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, or until thick and creamy.
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4. Sweeten with sugar if desired.
Not a “Real” Breakfast Food Eater?
Try any sandwich in the morning, with a glass of low-fat milk and a piece of fruit— 2 slices whole grain bread, and 2 to 3 slices turkey, roast beef, or ham, and 1 teaspoon of light mayonnaise or mustard if desired. That works just fine as breakfast.
